blimey
|bli/mey|
B2
/ˈblaɪ.mi/
expression of surprise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blimey' originates from the phrase 'God blind me,' which was used as an oath or exclamation.
Historical Evolution
'God blind me' was shortened to 'blimey' in colloquial English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'may God blind me if I'm lying,' but over time it evolved into a general expression of surprise.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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